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Max Prete

Max Prete, 27, of North Haven, CT, passed unexpectedly on Friday, May 31st, 2019 in his most recent home of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Max was a smart, kind and generous young man and was the beloved son of Frances Gambardella and John Prete, as well as a respectful and caring brother to his younger sister Nicole Prete. Max passed suddenly on Friday, May 31, 2019 after several years of personal struggles. Max was a graduate of North Haven High School and attended St. Stephen’s School for his elementary years. Max wore a number of hats and was an integral part of his family businesses. From cooking to woodworking, art and music, Max was talented and skilled in many ways. He was a resident of North Haven and Wallingford for many years but spent his remaining years developing his career in the construction industry in Ft. Lauderdale. Max was a quiet person who typically kept to himself, but those that were lucky enough to know Max’s true character knew him as a wickedly intelligent young man with a keen sense of humor and an unwavering sense of generosity. Max was eager to help anyone and everyone and was always capable of putting a smile on the face of his friends and family. When Max wasn’t working or with his friends, he engrossed himself in hobbies that included making wood crafts and playing guitars that he built himself. His intelligence and creativity were always on display through his love of building, music, and art. Max’s memory will be held preciously in the hearts of his family, his dear friends, and the countless lives he touched and impacted during his lifetime. A funeral service will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 12th, with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Family and friends may call from 9:00 AM until time of the service. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Max’s memorial fund with ShatterProof.

Condolences (19)

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Prete and Nikki,
I am writing this with such a heavy heart. We are extending our heartfelt sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time.
With deepest condolences,
Nancy, John, Mark, (Fernanda), Jason, (Lisa) Ferraro and My Mom- Nancy Porto
St. Stephen School-Second Grade Teacher- and Mark-classmate of Max’s.

I am in shock and in disbelief to see the little boy from my kindergarten gym class has passed away !I had the pleasure of watching Max grow each year from kindergarten to eight grade !He was always a good kid who enjoyed gym class and liked to have fun .I watched him though the years grow up to be a fine respectable young man !
I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Max’s friends and especially his family! Max will always be remembered as a class act with a smile that lite up the room !Did I mention he loved to gel his hair !
With deep regrets and condolences.R.I.P. Max
P.S.I will leave with one of favorite sayings “When someone you love becomes a memory , that memory becomes a treasure”

Dear Fran,
Words seem empty when life come to an end on this planet,please know that all the love you have shared with others is being sent to envelope you and your family now and always .You are in my prayers,Cornelia

My deepest condolences to Max’s family and friends. Max was in the same class as my son at St. Stephen School and I still can recall his beautiful eyes and smile. I offer my prayers that God will cover you with comfort and peace and that one day the love you have for Max will outweigh your pain. How blessed he was to have you as his family and friends.

John although you haven’t been part of our family for that long a period you are family. Our hearts broke when your heart broke. Although we did not know your son we have to believe he must have been a special young man raised by 2 dedicated, loving parents. Be strong and remember your Ferraro family is here for you.